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Paris-based International Herald Tribune Now Printed Each Morning in Bali.
First-published in 1887 in Paris, International Herald Tribune (IHT) is now printed each morning in Bali through a satellite feed.
A recent visit to Bali by IHT's Managing Director for Asia, Randy Weddle, allowed the newspapers leading Asian executive to personally meet with the Bali production team and inspect the quality of the latest IHT edition as it rolled off the press. more... |
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The Expense and Delay of Overland Trans-Shipments Increase Calls for the Expansion of Bali's Port of Benoa.
Plans by the government to encourage exports from Bali by upgrading two seaports in East Java has received a less-than-enthusiastic reception by Bali exporters and freight-forwarders who see the maximization of Bali's Benoa port as a more workable solution to upgrading the competitiveness of Bali-produced products for export. more... |
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900 Jobs Slated to be Trimmed from Garuda Indonesia's Payroll.
Bisnis Indonesia reports that Garuda Indonesia has allocated US$20 million for severance packages in an effort to cut the Airline’s payroll by 900 employees.
The Financial Director of Garuda, Alex Maneklaran, said the decision to trim staff is part of an overall restructuring made possible by a recent US$105 million cash injection from the Government. Maneklaran said that internal reviews had demonstrated a 15% inefficiency in more... |
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INACA Tells National Legislators that National Air Safety and Airport Standards are Not Up to Par.
The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has called on the Government to undertake a complete safety audit of the Nations civil aviation fleet conducted by an international auditing firm.
Quoted in the Indonesian-language Bisnis Indonesia, the Vice-Chairman of INACA, Samudra Sukardi, said that his organization's recommendation for a complete safety audit is in line with recomm more... |
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Impressive Line-Up of Eminent Persons Expected at Bali Summit on Information Technology.
The Indonesian National News Agency ANTARA reports that 400 participants, including a host of world-famous dignitaries, are expected to attend the Bali Global Forum January 21-23.
Co-sponsored by the Indonesian Communication and Information Ministry (Depkominfo) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) the forum at the Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa has adopte more... |
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Now in its 14th Year, Bali Tournament a Fixture on Professional Women's Tennis Tour.
The Wismilak International is the stop on the professional women's tennis tour that traditionally sees top players bring their family along to enjoy the many splendors of the world’s best holiday destination – Bali.
Back again for its 14th year, the Wismilak International will be held again in Nusa Dua, Bali, September 9-17, 2006. more... |
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Steady Energy Cost for 2007 is Good News to Bali's Hotel and Resort Operators.
According to a report from Agence France-Presse, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued assurances that electricity and fuel prices will remain unchanged in 2007 in order to help keep a lid on the national inflation rate. more... |
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Beachside Restaurant at Popular Candi Dasa Resort Draws Protests from Locals and Legislators.
Local lawmakers in the Karangasem area of Bali are calling for the dismantling and removal of the Garpu Restaurant located at the Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa, claiming the restaurant violates set back rules dictating minimum distance between the shoreline and permanent building structures. more... |
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If Approved, Bali Sites Will Bring to 10 the Number of World Heritage Sites in Indonesia.
The Jakarta Post reports that three Bali sites have been formally proposed to the United Nation's Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for world heritage status.
New Bali Sites Proposed more... |
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Rajawali Group Courting Garuda Indonesia?
Is PT Rajawali - Indonesia's Large and Diversified Conglomerate Looking to Add an Airline to its Business Portfolio?
Indonesia's large Rajawali Group - a conglomerate owned by Indonesian businessman Peter Sondakh, is reported to be considering purchasing shares in the national airline Garuda Indonesia as part of the current restructuring being pursued by the financially crippled state-owned air carrier. more... |
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